Hello , John . How are you ?   I'm fine , thanks . And you ?   Very well , thanks . Nice to see you again . I haven't seen you for a long time . What have you been doing lately ?   Oh , nothing much really . And how is everything with you ?   Fine , thanks . I've been busy lately .   What have you been doing ?   I've been studying for my exams . My school exams will begin next month .   Really ? Good luck for them .   Thanks . And how are your parents ?   They're both very well , thanks .   Where are you going now ?   I'm going to do some shopping . Why don't you come with me ?   I can't . I have to meet someone .   It's been nice talking to you .   Good-bye . See you again sometime . 